Procurement Manager - Real Estate, Construction & Maintenance

SKECHERS USA, Inc.; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Skechers USA, Inc. in Manhattan Beach, CA seeks a Procurement Manager – Real Estate, Construction & Maintenance to lead end-to-end procurement for store leases, corporate spaces, and facilities.

You will develop strategies, negotiate complex real estate and construction contracts, oversee vendor relationships, and monitor budgets to deliver on time and within scope. This high-visibility role collaborates across Legal, Finance, Store Development, Construction, and Operations to support Skechers’

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in real estate procurement and lease negotiations.
• Experience managing construction projects and facilities maintenance.
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting and ROI evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement and negotiation for real estate transactions, leases, corporate spaces, and warehouses.
• Oversee procurement for construction and maintenance contracts across markets.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with expansion goals and budgets.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure compliance with brand standards.
• Monitor critical dates, renewals, and terminations for lease administration and construction projects.
• Prepare procurement reports and metrics for senior leadership.

Skills

Real estate procurement

Lease negotiations

Construction project management

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

CoStar

Lucernex

Procore

Job description

## Procurement Manager - Real Estate, Construction & MaintenanceApply: Manhattan Beach, CA: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: JR133222WHO WE ARE: Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers—the Comfort Technology Company—has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand. ABOUT THE ROLE: The Procurement Manager – Real Estate, Construction & Maintenance is a strategic leadership role responsible for managing the acquisition, leasing, and renewal of Skechers' retail, corporate, and distribution properties, while also overseeing procurement activities related to construction projects and facility maintenance across domestic and international markets. This individual will lead complex real estate negotiations and manage contractor and vendor relationships to ensure construction projects and ongoing maintenance programs are delivered on time, within budget, and to Skechers' quality standards. The role requires a strong blend of procurement expertise, real estate acumen, store construction knowledge, and facilities management knowledge to drive cost-effective outcomes that support the company's global growth strategy. This is a high-visibility position that directly impacts Skechers' real estate portfolio, physical store environments, and long-term operational objectives.WHAT YOU'LL DO:* Lead end-to-end procurement and negotiation processes for real estate transactions, including new store leases, corporate office spaces, warehouse facilities, and lease renewals, while also managing procurement for construction and maintenance contracts across domestic and international markets.* Develop and implement procurement strategies for real estate, construction, and facility maintenance that align with Skechers' expansion goals, quality standards, budget targets, and operational requirements.* Oversee the full lifecycle of store construction procurement — vendor bidding, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management— ensuring all work meets Skechers' design and brand standards.* Manage facility maintenance programs by sourcing, negotiating, and administering service contracts with maintenance vendors, contractors, and suppliers to ensure the upkeep and operational integrity of all Skechers properties.* Analyze market trends, property valuations, construction costs, and competitive lease rates to support data-driven negotiation strategies and deliver measurable cost savings across all procurement categories.* Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Store Development, Construction, and Operations teams to ensure all real estate, construction, and maintenance agreements meet compliance, financial, and brand requirements.* Manage and maintain strong relationships with landlords, brokers, developers, general contractors, architects, and facilities service providers to build a reliable and competitive vendor network.* Oversee lease administration and construction project tracking, including monitoring critical dates, managing renewals and terminations, and ensuring all contractual and regulatory obligations are met.* Prepare and present procurement reports, financial analyses, construction project updates, and maintenance performance metrics to senior leadership to support strategic decision-making.WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:* Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Construction Management, Business Administration, Facilities Management, or a related field.* 5+ years of experience in real estate procurement, lease negotiations, construction project management, or facilities maintenance, preferably in a retail or consumer goods environment.* Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex agreements including real estate leases, construction contracts, and maintenance service agreements across multiple markets.* Strong financial acumen with experience in budget management, cost analysis, capital expenditure planning, and ROI evaluation for real estate and construction projects.* Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and vendor relationships in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.* Real Estate license or construction-related certification (e.g., CCIM, CPM, PMP, LEED, or equivalent).* Experience working with global or multi-location retail real estate and construction portfolios.* Proficiency in lease management, construction project management, and facilities software such as CoStar, Lucernex, Procore, or similar platforms.The pay range for this role is $125,000-$165,000/yr USD.